[NFBMT] Good to see Montana Books on BARD

[James Aldrich]

Hi again,

I think I have a new question!  How many books on that list were produced by the Montana State Library?  The Charley Pride book was produced by the Texas State Library.  I wasn’t looking for books about Montanans which would be produced anywhere. I was looking for books produced by our Montana library.  I’m pleased I found the books I did and I’m glad I’m finding them!

Jim



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On Mar 1, 2021, at 2:22 AM, James Aldrich <jkaldrich at mysero.net> wrote:

Hi again,

It still is good to see those Montana books on  Bard!  I’m glad I stumbled on what I did!  I was only getting these on cassette.  How many hours did it take for you to come up with that list or is there a section I can go to so I can find these for myself without spending many hours, like going through the latest books!

Jim

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On Feb 28, 2021, at 11:04 AM, BRUCE&JOY BRESLAUER via NFBMT <nfbmt at nfbnet.org> wrote:

There are many, many books on BARD about Montana and written by Montanans. 
Here are some examples.  Joy

Montana adventure: the recollections of Frank B. Linderman DBC13617
The West
Biography
Travel
Linderman's own story up to 1930. He was 16 when in 1885 he left Chicago for 
the Flathead Lake country in northeastern Montana. There, as a trapper, he 
initiated a lifelong friendship with Indians that provided material for more 
than a dozen books.

Adventuring along the Lewis and Clark Trail: Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, 
Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington 
DB56639
Adventure
Travel
U.S. History
Nature and the Environment
Travel guide traces the Corps of Discovery's 1804-1806 route across ten states 
to the Pacific Ocean. Excerpts from Lewis and Clark's journals provide 
perspective on ecological changes that have taken place since their expedition. 
Also includes tips on hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking adventures. Gives 
useful contact information. 2003.

Anaconda, Montana: copper smelting boom town on the western frontier DBC14021
The West
U.S. History
This is a history of Anaconda, Montana, from 1883 through the early 1980's when 
the smelter closed. It is a tale of a boomtown with the largest copper smelter 
and the tallest smokestack in the world. It is a story of prospectors, 
politicians, pioneers, Marcus Daly, railroads, mining, Indian battles and 
massive industrial development in the American West. For high school and adult 
readers.

Bannack: foundation of Montana DBC10161
U.S. History
Details the history and legacy of the historic mining town of Bannack, Montana.

Copper camp: stories of the world's greatest mining town, Butte, Montana. 
DBC13882
U.S. History
"Copper Camp" is about the city of Butte, Montana, from its beginning in the 
mid-1800's to the time of the writing of the book, 1943. It is based on 
anecdotes and may or may not be non-fiction. It is a biography of a town 
written by people who know her and loved her anyway. The first 
paragraph--"Butte is unpredictable. Yesterday, today and probably tomorrow she
is a city of paradox--virtuous yet wanton, vindictive and forgiving, hard 
headed or charitable, kind, cruel, religious, agnostic, sordid, exalted, gay 
and tragic." For high school and adult readers.

Deliverance: Mary Fields : first African American woman Star Route mail carrier 
in the United States : a Montana history DB98289
Biography
U.S. History
The daring life of an emancipated slave who moved to the Montana wilderness. 
Recounts her efforts to improve living conditions, her plan to register to 
vote, and her work as a mail carrier. Some strong language. 2016.


Eastern Montana: a portrait of the land and its people DBC13829
U.S. History
"Eastern Montana" is a land of sweeping vistas and seemingly open country, and 
perhaps no other section of the state is more deserving of the Big Sky label. 
The pictures and text of this book depict a region rich in energy and food 
production. Some think that the future of the state is to be found here.

Elsie: forty-four years at the mansion with eight Montana governors DBC13899
The West
U.S. History
Biography of Heads of State and Political Figures
Elsie Jones served forty-four years for eight governors at both the Victorian 
Governors' Mansion and the 1950's ranch-style Ship of State Executive Mansion. 
This book contains forty-eight of her recipes and many anecdotes about her 
years of service. She holds the American record as the longest serving exempt 
or appointed state employee as the governor's personal staff cook. For high 
school and adult readers.

Pride: the Charley Pride story DBC14351
Biography
Biography of Musicians and Composers
Born into a poor farm family in Mississippi, Charley Pride won the hearts of 
country music fans in addition to three Grammy Awards. In this autobiography, 
he describes how he overcame prejudice and hatred to become the only African 
American superstar among country music's white galaxy of singing stars. A 
rising young star named Willie Nelson took a chance on him in 1967 when he 
added Pride to his tour through Louisiana and Texas--a courageous gamble that 
opened more doors in the music business for Pride. In 1969 Charley Pride moved 
his family from Montana to make his home in Dallas. Strong language.

Montana stirrups, sage and shenanigans: western ranch life in a forgotten era 
DBC01191
The West
Biography
The three authors write of ranch life as lived in Montana and other western 
states through a legacy of pioneer values and traditions. In many ways it is 
the story of young ranching families all across the west during a time that 
demanded resourcefulness, hard work, and courage. Violence.

Montana's Indians: yesterday and today DBC13608
U.S. History
The history, growth, development, culture, education and economics of Montana's 
Indians are discussed in volume 11 of the Montana Geographic Series. 
Biographies of important Indian leaders are also presented and the future 
prospects of Montana Indians is probed. For high school and adult readers.

More than petticoats. Remarkable Montana women DBC13912
Biography
U.S. History
Discover fourteen remarkable Montana women, born before the turn of the 
century, and learn about their challenges and triumphs: Jeannette Rankin, peace 
activist; Pretty Shield-Crow, healer; Evelyn Cameron, frontier photographer; 
Mattie Castner, entrepreneur, founder of Belt; Maria Dean, Montana's first 
female lawyer admitted to the bar; Fanny Cory Cooney, illustrator and 
internationally syndicated cartoonist; and Fannie Sperry Steele, world champion 
bronc rider. This collection of absorbing biographies chronicles part of 
Montana's history. For high school and adult readers.


Who lost?: the autobiography of a blind man with great vision DBC01193
Biography of Persons with Disabilities
Dale Sheldon was born in Conrad, Montana, and lost his vision at the age of 
four. Encouraged by his family and motivated by his just do it philosophy, Dale 
became a successful auto repair shop owner for thirty years, an avid hunter and 
fisherman, served for twelve years as a county commissioner, became a Russian 
interpreter, and expressed himself as a sculptor and woodworker. 2013.



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